The Therapy Journal
This is where psychotherapy steps out of the session and into conversation. From our defences that shape our daily lives to the emotions that drive our choices, these pieces explore the human mind through a psychodynamic lens.
Whether clinical or cultural, every post asks the same question: what happens when we stop avoiding our feelings?
Where therapy meets everyday life…
How Abandonment Shows Up in Adulthood: And Why Insight Alone Doesn’t Set You Free
Abandonment in adulthood looks like overthinking, overgiving, pulling away, overachieving, or panicking when things finally feel safe. These aren’t personality flaws. They’re nervous system adaptations formed when connection was inconsistent or conditional. Understanding this can be relieving. But real change begins when insight stops soothing and starts challenging the patterns that still run the show.
Therapy and the Experience of Being Seen
Therapy is not just about coping strategies or positive thinking. It is about being genuinely seen and understood at an emotional level. This article explores how therapy helps you make sense of your feelings, reduce anxiety, and develop a clearer, more grounded sense of self through a safe therapeutic relationship
Emotional Fragility and the Need for a Raft in Intensive Therapy
When therapy feels stuck, it’s rarely because anyone isn’t trying hard enough. More often, emotional intensity has moved faster than a person’s capacity to tolerate it. This post explores why depth without sufficient containment can increase anxiety rather than insight, and why building capacity first is what actually makes deep work possible.
What Therapists Feel But Rarely Say
What really happens inside a therapy room is often quieter and braver than people expect. This post looks behind the scenes of the therapeutic relationship, exploring countertransference, the courage it takes to face emotional avoidance, and how honest engagement can lead to genuine freedom.